On the reinforcing panel and inner panel of vehicle part, there are many Diamond illustrated in Figure 6.5.21 to increase the strength of parts.
(a) Diamond 1 (b) Diamond 2
Figure 6.5.21 Diamond
This function is used to create diamonds on the Fillet of part. The dialog box is illustrated in Figure 6.5.22.
Figure 6.5.22 Diamond dialog box
DIAMOND LIST
As illustrated in Figure 6.5.22, a dimond is added to the Diamond List and is highlighted in the graphic display area.
ADD
Click Add to prompt the user to specify a point on the part fillet as the base point for diamond.
DEFINE BASE POINT ON FILLET
After the base point is defined, the program will generate diamond frame at the base point, as illustrated in Figure 6.5.23.
Figure 6.5.23 Diamond frame
Note: If the base point is not on fillet, the program will prompt the user that diamond cannot be created at this point.
BASE POINT IS NOT ON FILLET, REDEFINE.
DELETE
Select the diamond to be deleted in the diamond list. Click this button to delete the selected diamond.
DIAMOND PARAMETERS
Fillet Radius
Click Add button and specify a base point on fillet. The program will automatically calculate the fillet radius at this base point and provide a group of diamond parameters according to this fillet radius, as illustrated in Figure 6.5.24
Figure 6.5.24 Create diamond
The program will create a diamond by defining 5 parameters illustrated in Figure 6.5.25. These 5 parameters are: diamond height 1 (H1), diamond height 2 (H2), diamond width (W), fillet radius 1 (R1) and fillet radius 2 (R2).
Figure 6.5.25 Diamond parameters
Preview
Click Preview after the diamond parameters are modified by the user. The program will regenerate diamond frame according to the new parameters.
Note: If the program cannot create diamond according to the defined parameters, the user will be prompted to redefine the diamond parameters.
Move
Click Move button to redefine the base point of diamond. After the base point is defined, the program will regenerate diamond frame according to the defined diamond parameters.
Apply
Clicking Apply button, the program will create a diamond according to the defined parameters and add it to the list. The created diamond is illustrated in Figure 6.5.26.
Figure 6.5.26 Diamond